AJ Lee & Paige To Have Edgier Lesbian WWE Storyline?

WWE creative to heat up the sexiest feud of the year so far.

WWE and its programs have frequently been derided by fans for their changeover to PG programming. The switch took place a number of years ago and some fans feel that the family friendly atmosphere has been a contributing factor in the company€™s creative decline. While that point is arguable, there€™s no doubt that WWE€™s programs have undergone some changes due to the PG atmosphere. However, it€™s now being reported that the company may be looking to inject some slightly edgier storylines. The ongoing angle between AJ Lee and Paige has been a definite example of this. While nothing risque has gone on yet, WWE has been teasing some blatant sexual tension between the two Divas. Apparently, a creative decision was made recently to take the angle even further, although it likely will not reach Attitude Era levels of sexuality. Furthermore, the company has featured more frequent occurences of adult-oriented language, especially on their Raw broadcast. Returning Diva, Rosa Mendes, was even €œexposed€ a bit on a recent edition of Main Event. These are all examples of WWE looking to tow the line between producing edgier content and adhering to the PG rating. Apparently, WWE is hoping that these more risque occurences will create some added buzz about their products and programs. However, the company does have sponsors to appease, so this edgy push will likely only go so far. According to a recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, fans should expect more instances of adult language and occasional €œslip-ups€ but not enough to attract major attention outside of the core wrestling audience. Do you think it€™s wise for WWE to infuse a bit of a harder edge into their programs, or do they run the risk of alienating younger fans and sponsers? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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